Applications are invited for project position(s) as per the details given below 
for the consultancy/research project(s) under the Principal investigator (Name: 
Prof. Krishnendu Sinha), Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute 
of Technology, Bombay.

1. Title of Project: Ventilation CFD to determine the optimum placement of 
minimum sensors

2. Project Details: This project aims to use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 
to determine the airflow circulation in indoor spaces and identify recirculation 
zones that trap infectious particles. By predicting the air residence time and 
time scale of evacuation of pollutants using CFD, this project will feed CFD 
data and pathogen information into a Reactor Model framework to provide the 
infection probability and safe exposure time in a room. The location and size of 
recirculating zones in a room will be determined, which will be important in the 
placement of sensors that detect IAQ and optimizing the number of sensors 
required. The project has potential applications in controlling the spread of 
infectious diseases in indoor settings and optimizing ventilation systems while 
reducing energy consumption.

3. Project position(s) and number: Project Research Associate – 01 No.s

4. Essential Qualification and Experience: MTech/ME or Equivalent degree in 
Aerospace Engineering /Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Environmental 
science and engineering
a. Knowledge and experience in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
b. Exposure and interest in software tools such as ANSYS Fluent.
c. analytical and problem-solving skills.
d. Data processing and Analysis.
e. Good communication, writing, and teamwork skills.

Desirable:
a. The candidates with Proficiency in fluid mechanics, CFD, and design and 
Analysis software like PRO-E, CATIA, SolidWorks, Ansys, OpenFOAM, and Linux will 
be given preference.
b. Knowledge and experience of grid generation.

5. Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our team. The primary 
responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform computational 
fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to understand the airflow and recirculation 
zones in indoor spaces. The candidate will work with a team of researchers to 
perform DPM simulations to model the aerosol distributions and tracer gas 
simulations to determine the optimum placement of sensors in indoor spaces.

This will include, but not be limited to the following:

a. The candidate will be responsible for performing CFD simulations on Airflow, 
DPM, and Tracer gas and generating and compiling results using Ansys.
b. Use a reactor model framework to determine the infectivity of indoor spaces.
c. Provide recommendations for the optimum placement of sensors (PM, CO2, etc.) 
based on the simulation results.
d. Validate the CFD model predictions with sensor data obtained from other sub-
projects.
e. Collaborate with a team of researchers to optimize the operation of 
interventions required to improve ventilation and their energy usage.
f. Generating and presenting viable reports of the analysed data.
g. Support the research of faculty and staff associated with ventilation work. 

6. Pay Details: Level PR-O1: Salary ranges from Rs.33600 to Rs 67200 + 
Rs.6250.00/- Out of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m.

7. General Information
Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are 
eligible for the position they intend to apply.
Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications 
with the following documents to the office of the Principal Investigator 
(krishsinha.iitb@gmail.com) through email only as a single pdf file in the 
following order (failing to which application will not be considered for 
shortlisting procedure).: 
• Detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates 
obtained. 
• Experience certificates including research, industrial field and others. 
The position is temporary for a period of 6 months and can be extended to 1 year 
depending on the performance. The appointment is for time time-bound project and 
the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the 
project. The selection committee may offer a lower or higher designation and a 
lower or higher salary depending on the experience and performance of the 
candidate in the online interview.